Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil and Creamy Body Wash Reviews and Giveaway

Have you ever gone to a shopping mall the day after Christmas? The first thing you might notice is that every woman and girl is walking around in an aromatic cloud. It moves with them everywhere they go, leaving an invisible trail of perfume behind. It's like Pig Pen from Charlie Brown only clean. Perfumed body products are possibly one of the most popular gifts because what girl doesn't enjoy pampering herself with new smelly goodies?

The problem with all those pretty lotions and body washes is that most of them are full of not so pretty ingredients. Dangerous surfactants like the foaming agents Sodium Laryl Sulfate and Sodium Laurel Sulfate and the cleansing agent TEA-Lauryl Sulfate and other scary ingredients like PEGs, PPGs, synthetic dyes and fragrances, silicone, parabens, phthalates and formaldehyde abound.

Don't we deserve pamper products that are safe and pose no health risks?

Weleda thinks so. Which is why they continually produce fabulous body products that are all natural, cruelty free and don't contain any synthetic ingredients.

They recently sent me their newest products for me to try. Earlier this week I shared with you my addiction to their new Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream. Well, discovering the other two products in their pomegranate line was just as thrilling.

Lathering up with their Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash will make you feel like the Queen of Sheba. It feels more like a lotion on your skin and hydrates like one too. The exotic smells of the pomegranate (think energizing citrus meets soft floral) inspire strength and femininity. By the time I stepped out of the shower my skin was wonderfully clean without being dried out and I felt like I could conquer the world.

I followed it up with their Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, massaging it into my skin. This oil is not greasy and has the same empowering fragrance as the hand cream and body wash. My skin drank it up and was left feeling supple and healthy.

The pomegranate and jojoba oils combine in this unique formula to detox the skin, protect it from free radicals and improve it's firmness while enhancing its natural ability to renew itself. According to studies, using this body oil twice a day for two weeks will accelerate natural skin renewal by 50%!

It's difficult to decide what I love most about these products, the smell or the results. They both are phenomenal. I do love how the aroma mixes nicely with my perfume, no matter which scent I choose for the day. Right now I am wearing Obsession a lot, and the two fragrances blend together to form a very unique and delicious aroma!

How Can You Get Your Hands On Some?

You can pick these items up at Whole Foods for a reasonable price. You can also purchase them directly through Weleda's website at $28 for the body oil and $18 for the body wash. The Pomegranate Gift Kit is a great way to try out the entire pomegranate line for only $18 and would also make a wonderful Christmas gift!

WIN THEM! Sorry, this giveaway is now closed. But don't forget to check out my other green giveaways!

Weleda is generously giving one lucky winner the entire Pomegranate Regenerating Body Care Line! The winner will receive one Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream, one Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil and one Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash!

Entering for your chance to win is easy. Just visit the Weleda's website and find another product (NOT a pomegranate product) that you would like to try. Then leave a comment on this post telling which product you like and your email address.

Additional Entries

You are entitled to one additional entry for each of the following:

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***You must leave an additional comment for each entry. In the comment tell me what you did to earn the entry and give your email address.

This giveaway will close on December 2nd at 11:59 PM. The winner will be announced and contacted on December 3rd and must reply to my email by 11:59 PM December 5th or another winner will be chosen.

Good luck!

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream Review

If you've read my blog much at all you've probably figured something out about me. I'm a product junky. I admit it and embrace it. I love new products. The contents of my handbag and bathroom shelves are ever changing. I love finding new creams, powders and potions to indulge in. I love using them and I love telling people about them, but the truth is that today's favorite will very likely be lost in the dark and dusty back recesses of my bathroom cabinet as the new products take the coveted front space.

It's not that I no longer like those "lost products". I just simply forget about them. Shiny new boxes and unsqueezed tubes turn me into a hyperactive child on Christmas morning. My husband will attest to the fact that I am often caught dancing around the house with a UPS delivery in my giddy hands, savoring the moment before my newest favorite is discovered.

But sometimes I come across a product that is unforgettable. One that very
likely could become an addiction and even blossom into a long term love affair.

Weleda's new Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream is just such a product.

Even though one morning application would keep my hands soft and supple throughout the day, I still insist on carrying the tube around with me and reapplying it obsessively. I even convinced my husband to try it, and though the aroma is sweet, slightly floral and wonderfully feminine, he continues to use it.

What is it that has me so taken? It could be the wonderful smell. A little fruity and a little citrus'y (classic Weleda) but also tinged with a soft floral smell that adds a delicate quality to it without overwhelming the senses. It smells so clean and fresh that I often catch myself cupping my hands over my nose and breathing it in. This has turned into a habit of second nature much like biting nails or playing with hair.

But this intoxicating aroma is only the pretty face of the hardworking super ingredients that make this cream so effective. While I'm absent-mindedly "smelling the roses", the healing qualities of pomegranate are busy at work renewing my skin's elasticity and reversing the early signs of aging that my dry skin has brought on prematurely. (I'm only 28 but looking at my hands you would probably guess early forties.)

The pomegranate was a favorite delicacy of the ancient Egyptians. Thousands of years ago they were harnessing the powers of this beautiful fruit to soothe sick stomachs, clear the body of roundworm (ugh!), and even used it's juice as an aphrodisiac. Today it is know to be capable of all these things and more!

Weleda uses organic pomegranates harvested in Turkey to infuse this cream with powerful antioxidants that protect and repair the skin from the damages of environmental toxins, rejuvenating the skin and enhancing its natural radiance.

This cream goes on smoothly and soaks deep into the skin to offer long lasting moisture and protection without being greasy.

I highly recommend it! The small 100% recyclable tube is perfect for tucking into your hand bag and would make an excellent stocking stuffer! You can purchase a tube of Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream directly from Weleda's site for $12.50 or from your local Target.

Another Week of Weleda!

I enjoyed our Week of Weleda so much last month that when Weleda gave me the chance to host another I jumped on it!

This week I will be reviewing products from Weleda's newest pomegranate line and they are amazing! I'll share information about each product along with my personal experiences, opinions and the sweet deals I've scrounged up.

Stick around because we'll wrap it all up with another fabulous giveaway!